People who support young people bring deep care, commitment, and skill to their work—but they are still human. Under stress, even the most thoughtful facilitators, educators, counselors, and helping professionals can become reactive, shut down, over-accommodate, or lose access to the very relationship skills they most want to model. In this practical and compassionate webinar, The Dibble Institute and Dovetail Learning will explore what happens when caring people get stuck. Participants will be introduced to Dovetail’s concept of Protective Patterns—common ways people react when they feel overwhelmed, vulnerable, or under pressure—and will consider how those patterns affect communication, conflict, and connection with colleagues, partners, and the young people they serve. Together, we’ll explore how curiosity can help interrupt unhelpful patterns and create more space for resilience, reflection, and repair. Participants will leave with practical tools they can use right away to strengthen relationships, navigate difficult moments, and support healthier interactions…
Stress
For years, Mind Matters has helped teens and adults do some of the hardest, most important work of their lives — building resilience, managing stress, and learning to treat themselves with compassion. We’ve seen what’s possible when people have the right tools and the right support. Now, we’re proud to introduce Mind Matters 2.0: A Map for Thriving — a fully updated curriculum grounded in the latest neuroscience and trauma-informed care, and we want you to see it up close. Join us for a live webinar with the author of Mind Matters, Carolyn Curtis, Ph.D., and Aaron Larson, Director of Programs, as they walk through the updated curriculum and show you what’s new, what’s deeper, and what’s possible for the people you serve. You’ll get a firsthand look at: New content in every lesson, reflecting current research on how the brain heals and grows A brand-new Lesson 6 — dedicated entirely to self-compassion and resilience New digital…
Mind Matters An Intervention for Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Youth across the nation are dealing with trauma and toxic stress like never before. Many times, their response is to act out or to start using. Parents, teachers, peers, family members, and the community can be frustrated by these behaviors and respond in negative ways, which can make matters worse. How can we help our young people make healthy decisions that are not based on emotional dysregulation or a response to trauma? We can educate them to recognize and regulate their emotions! This is currently being done in Gila County Arizona with the evidence-based program, Mind Matters. Arizona Youth Partnership is currently using Mind Matters in their Diversion Program, funded by Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Families, in Gila County, Arizona schools. Students are referred to the Diversion Program who are at risk for substance issues based on excessive absences from…
Helping Healers Heal by Completing the Stress Cycle Why do we as youth development professionals often feel stuck? Attend this webinar to learn skills to move through the entire stress cycle rather than being stuck in tension, which can cause harm to the mind and body over time. Practicing evidence-based techniques will help you truly relax and then reenergize, so you can be grounded and present for the youth you support. Techniques learned can also be taught to youth to build resilience. The Team at “IN WITH OUT” provides meaningful experiences that foster reflection, create connections, and inspire action. Through the process of Reflection (In), Connection (With), and Action (Out), we support providers in finding and sustaining wellness so that they can more effectively support others. Objectives: Participants will be able to understand: Understand the neurobiology of stress. Learn and practice several evidence-based strategies to complete the stress cycle. Discuss how…